Bengali to / from English - U.S. Citizen - Legal Translator, Editor and Transcriber Remote - Contr

Job Description

Job Description

This is a remote position.

Bengali to / from English - Legal Translator, Editor and / or Transcriber - Remote

Status : Contractor, Freelance

Global Language Strategies, a woman-owned small business headquartered in the Washington DC metropolitan region, is currently seeking a professional freelance translator, editor, and / or transcriber to translate, edit, and / or transcribe legal documents between Bengali and English.

Job Duties :

1. Provide accurate translation and / or editing of documents and / or transcription of audio files involving law enforcement and legal subject matter from Bengali to / from English.

2. Edit audio transcriptions that include slang and idioms.

3. Edit legal documents, such as affidavits, depositions, etc., while demonstrating a strong command of legal terminology in both English and the target language.

4. Excellent written communication skills in English and the target foreign language, with Advanced Proficiency (reading / speaking / listening, writing) level 3-plus in English and the foreign target language, as assessed by the International Language Roundtable (ILR) scale.

5. Translate and / or transcribe following the government client’s style guides and quality standards.

6. Use domain-specific terminology.

7. Review and certify the quality of other translators’ work, as needed.

8. Highly proficient in MS Office, with the ability to mirror source document format in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

9. Familiar with the use of CAT tools, such as Trados Studio .

10. Abide by a code of ethics when performing transcription and translation work.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications :

1. Is a U.S. citizen willing to undergo a U.S. government background check to obtain a Public Trust clearance.

2. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

3. At least 3 years of experience translating and / or editing between English and Bengali.

4. At least 3 years of experience performing audio transcription with the ability to use software to enhance sound and equipment to aid in transcription.

5. Familiar with legal terminology in English and Bengali.

6. Proficient in Microsoft Office.

7. Translators and editors must proficiently use CAT tools, such as Trados .

Preferred Qualifications :

• ATA, NAJIT or other relevant professional certification.

Benefits